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  • prfungi
    prfungi Posts: 539 Forumite
    In_Search_Of_Me wrote: »
    oo hugs Pam thats SO annoying and def worth a drink! Just home from babysitting where I finished 3rd square and now going to try this hat from linky aboue (bbc stoke and stafford...) but help translating it would be appreciated...my ? in red!;

    [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Double Knit Yarn.No 8 Needles.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Finished Hat weights approx ¾ oz or 25grms[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Cast on 30 . (36) stitches Do I cast on 30 or 36 stitches?[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Do not cast on too tight(Leave a length of yarn end to sew seam up with)[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Row 1 KnitRow 2 PurlRow 3 Knit[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Repeat rows 1 to 3 until work measures approx 10" (12") Is this 10 or 12 inches? Maybe if it is then 30 stitches=10 inches and 36= 12 inches?[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]( 14 (16) Purl ridges on each side of work) ? hugh? what does this mean!![/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Cast off.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Do not cast off tightly[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Draw up one side to form a crown.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Sew up side seam.[/FONT]

    Other that that reacon I could manage it! Does it have to be plain wool or can I use some funky/textured stuff I got? Huge thanks in advance!!
    t.gif

    Good evening! - am now a happier bunny, thanks.
    re the instructions:
    1) NOTE you need size 4mm or UK 8 needles

    2) [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Cast on 30 . (36) [/FONT]you're right - when you see numbers in bracket like this the first number is the smallest size following (bracketed numbers) are for larger sizes - [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]30 stitches=10 inches and 36= 12 inches?[/FONT] make sure you always use the number in the same position.

    3) [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]( 14 (16) Purl ridges on each side of work)[/FONT]- a purl ridge is a row of raised (squashed) "u"s seen on the 'right' side of a purl row or the 'wrong side' of a knit row. In this case its a counting guide, use a tape measure to be sure.

    Use plain yarn first time you knit it so you can see the stitches clearly

    Suggest you check Maytaurus's links post #964 I think you'll find some fun tutorial links there.

    Hope this helps in the meantime.


    Pam
    :smileyhea
    Pam.:hello:
  • prfungi
    prfungi Posts: 539 Forumite
    Lorna - great minds think alike - but your fingers are quicker!:T (or your mind is clearer):rotfl:

    luv
    Pam
    Pam.:hello:
  • maytaurus
    maytaurus Posts: 2,115 Forumite
    [FONT=&quot]I'm sure the reason mioliere hasn't got back online yet, will be[/FONT]

    [FONT=&quot] because France Telecom have said 'no problem,your internet will be working soon' jester.gifsmiley_05.gif

    (I'm sure everyone already knows this but just incase ...France Telecom Paris has opened an 0800 number (toll-free call) intended to cater for the needs of the English-speaking community all over France.)
    http://www.francetelecom.com/en_EN/tools/contact/index.html    [/FONT]
     [FONT=&quot]
    Thinking of you mioliere
    & this kitty hopes you are settling comfortably into your French house    [/FONT]

    sleep-kitten-14.jpg
    The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane[FONT=&quot] —[FONT=&quot] Marcus Aurelius[/FONT][/FONT]
  • redhead_mum
    redhead_mum Posts: 23 Forumite
    ...for your thoughts and Tiggerhug - you're right about choosing easy patterns - 10 min crochet hats are just about my limit atm!
    Have a good week everyone, and thoughts with you, Kathy, in cyberblackout.
    Ginny
    Ginny
    6 baby hats, 3 squares
    and far too many WIP's....
    "Do the next thing you have to do, do it with your whole heart, and find delight in doing it." Meister Eckhart
  • In_Search_Of_Me
    In_Search_Of_Me Posts: 10,634 Forumite
    Thank pepys....will use a thickish wool and have a go...I did start last night but the wool is too thin so its quite holey which isnt much good for a hat lol!!
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

  • Aeshna
    Aeshna Posts: 255 Forumite
    Morning all! Where did the weekend go?? I feel like it's no time at all since I was sitting here at work, why is it the weekdays drag and the weekends fly? Hope you're all well, hugs for those who need them. Hugs for those who don't need them but want them anyway :D

    In Search Of Me - you could probably still use the thinner wool to knit hats, but you'd need to decrease the size of your needles. Obviously the hat will turn out smaller too mind you, but for some preemies that may not be a problem!

    Good to hear a shot of whisky did the trick for you Pam, never fails here thats for sure! :rotfl:

    Aeshna x
    Debt Free! - Thank you MSE posters for your enduring support

  • roamin_in_the_gloamin
    roamin_in_the_gloamin Posts: 1,942 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Morning all
    Sorry to report yet again that I can't get hold of Mioliere, I rang FT (french speaking) and they got back and said that the line is active. When I dial it this morning it doesn't ring, beep or anything - just sounds like an open line with a lot of crackles?
    Maytaurus I did know about the EINGREESH speaking line see this link
    http://brittany.angloinfo.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=91938
    I personally have never had to try them, but I appreciate the link you sent it could be helpful for others.
    I do hope that as I haven't yet managed to speak to Kathy, she will visit her local FT shop (I linked her a map prior to her leaving UK) and organize someone to call out and sort what ever is wrong. You get to set up your own broadband box here and if you get so much as one plug in the wrong order you are stuffed.
    FT won't let me arrange a call out on her behalf because if there is no fault the owner has to pay them for an abortive visit.............I will not give up and will keep you all informed if and when progress is made.........Just all keep thinking positive thoughts - ta muchly
    Jean in France(soon to be ex PA to Mioliere)
    xxx
    The Hooligan Wooligan – age 9¾
    Charity Knitting 2015-    2xSIBOL butterflies -86x squares
  • mrs-moneypenny
    mrs-moneypenny Posts: 15,519 Forumite
    morning all
    hope shelly and Kathy get their puter probs sorted and are back with us soon.
    i hope kathys move went well and its just puter probs stopping her joining us.
    Maytaurus im glad to see you are posting again i hope that means you are feeling well. I love the piccys you post you always seem to have a lovely upbeat attitude that lifts the spirits of the thread whe you are around it
    I hope everyone had a good weekend it was cold here but the upside of that was i got my sewing machine out and tackled the mending pile:o also managed to get a few more puffing bags made from a dark purple bedsheet no one used anymore. Knitting has mostly consisted of boobs im going to stick on them till ive used all my pink wool up to help bump shellys totals for the request she had.
    Spoke to friend this morning her DH loved the boobhat and cant wait to introduce it at his next talk on thursday-he thinks other policeman will be sending orders when they see how good he looks in his:rotfl: .

    We had a choirboys meeting last night so i handed in all ther knitting i have so far The "Eggs"travaganza is on saturday 15th April so if anyone else has any things they have kindly knitted for them please could i have them before that date:A . I will let you know how the day goes and im sure there will be photos on the choirboys website.

    better go and wash the brecky pots now then i can finish the boob im on before doing some ironing-then better go to work.

    Have a lovely day all
    SPC~12 ot 124

    In a world that has decided that it's going to lose its mind, be more kind my friend, try to Be More Kind
  • Pippa.S
    Pippa.S Posts: 2,650 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Morning :wave:

    In Search of Me - this is much easier than it sounds as you will see when you start on it. If you do use finer wool just use a smaller needle and do the larger size, or just try doubling the wool up and see how that goes. :D

    Lorna - yes you are right about fluffy wool....it is not recommended for prem babies, I read it on one of the sites somewhere, where :confused: who knows, with my memory lately :rotfl:
    Maytaurus - thanks :T I will go take a look at them, I am getting desperate now, my stash is starting to take over ;)

    Jean - thanks for trying for us and keeping us posted :A

    SGT - What a shame poor Shelley hope she is back on line soon, its awful with out t'internt isnt it??? whatever did we do without it ;)

    Did some more boobs last night just need to sew them up now, I send them to Shelley unstuffed as I can get more things in the bag then. None of them are quite boob colours as I've been using some bits up, they are nice and colourful though :rolleyes:

    ooo talking boobs mrs.m did he like the boob hat :question: :question: :wink:

    edit: ooops just noticed we crossed, glad it went down well, so will you be starting a business now then ;)

    Anne
    x
  • prfungi
    prfungi Posts: 539 Forumite
    CHALKY'S APPEAL IN SPAIN – photos on page 27!

    LINK TO MAYTAURUS'S AMAZING COLLECTION OF LINKS HERE#964

     Shazrobo
    21 baby hats : 18 buntings :3 pairs bootees : 2 baby blanket : 28 Innocent Smoothie hats (for Sainsbury's Big Knit campaign this year) 2 teddy ; 11 hedgehogs ; 2 dinosaur ; 1 Snowman ; 2 dolls ; 1 JellyBaby toy ; 6 Teddy Bags ; 3 hats for Loving Hands elderly challenge ; 1 shawl for Loving Hands elderly challenge
    3 boobs ; 4 squares; 5 Aaron squares ; Chalky's appeal: 1 jumper


    Pippa.S
    3 baby hats ; 4 cardies ; 11 buntings ; 12 squares ; 4 baby blanket ; 5 pair bootees ; 2 body warmer : 6 Boobs ; 4 scarves for LH elderly challenge ; 12 hedgehogs 1 dinosaur, 2 clown puppets for LH trauma toys challenge 3 tiny teds Chalky's appeal: 2 cardies, 1 jumper, 2 pairs bootees


    Mioliere
    10 baby hats ; 8 pairs booties ; 8 buntings ; 3 bibs ; 1 baby dress (pink - for full-term newborn) ; 1 baby doll & 2 hedgehogs for LH's Trauma Toys appeal ; 1 dinosaur ;
    1 teddy hand puppet for LH's appeal Chalky's appeal: 1 pair mittens, 1 cardi ; 1 Aaron square

    Shezmit
    3 sleeping bags ; 6 buntings ; 25 teddies ; 4 jumpers for the teds ; 1 scarf ; 34 boobs ; 27 Easter chicks ; 1 mini Christmas stocking ; 5 squares ; 1 coffee mug cosy ; 1 baby cardi ; 1 hedgehog ; 1 Blanket ; 13 Aaron squares ; 4 bibs ; 1 baby gown ; 1 Easter basket Aaron Blankets Sewn 5

    Aaron
    6 squares

    Jellybeans
    19 baby hats ; 3 Teddies for Tragedies ; 13 buntings ; 3 boobs ; 2 baby blankets ;
    8 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 1 Scarf ; 4 Adult hats ; 6 Aaron squares

    K2tog
    15 baby hats ; 11 buntings ; 3 pairs of bootees ; 2 hats for LH's elderly challenge ; 1 hedgehog ; 12 Aaron squares 4 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 1 pair mittens ;

    LilyMay (my Mum)
    6 toddler cardies ; 4 toddler hats ; 8 baby hats ; 6 baby blankets ; 2 baby vests ; 2 cardies ; 8 buntings ; 9 squares ; 8 hedgehogs ; 3 large hats for Loving Hands elderly challenge

    Tooties
    11 baby hats ; 11 cardies ; 2 pairs of bootees ; 120 squares ; 1 blanket ; 1 pair mittens ; 2 boobs ; 3 hats for LH's elderly challenge ; 3 scarves for LH elderly ; 4 pairs of mittens for LH elderly ; 3 shawls for LH elderly ; 1 pair of bed socks for LH elderly ; 3 boobs ; 3 pairs child's socks ; 2 toddler jumpers ; Chalky's appeal: 1 cardi

    F1Widow
    4 baby hats ; 2 pairs of bootees ; 4 squares ; 1 baby blanket ; 1 scarf ; 5 bunting ;
    3 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 9 Aaron squares

    RoloPolo
    18 baby hats ; 13 cardies ; 6 pairs of mittens ; 3 pairs of bootees ;

    Chrisbethany
    6 baby hats ; 6 buntings ; 26 squares ;

    Miss Angie
    10 squares ;

    Mrs Moneypenny
    9 baby hats ; 1 baby gown ; 1 angel pocket ; 11 buntings ; 2 cardies ; 6 squares ; 22 Puffin P.E.bags (as Mrs Moneypenny's DS calls them (!) for LH challenge ; 1 Scarf (LH)
    13 boobs ; 14 Aaron squares ; Chalky's appeal: 1 jumper ; Mrs Moneypenny's Choirboys' fundraisers: 2 toys ; 17 Creme Egg ducklings and chicks ; 11 Crème Egg covers

    DPixie
    51 squares ; 36 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 80 'Aaron squares' ; 22 buntings

    Chalky
    13 Teds ; 14 Teddy Bags ; 13 squares ; 26 boobs ; 1 hedgehog ; 4 angel pocket ; 28 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 12 trauma toys ; 1 baby blanket ; 7 baby hats ; 23 Aaron squares ; Chalky's appeal: 12 cardies, 1 hat, 1 pr booties

    Itsloopylisa
    2 baby hats ; 1 angel pocket ; 3 buntings ; 3 sleeping bags ; 2 Teds ; 2 squares ; 3 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 1 Aaron square ;

    Craftlady
    4 buntings ; 1 angel wrap (listed under angel pocket in running totals) ; 1 lap blanket ; 1 toy lamb for Preemies UK ; 1 baby hat ; 8 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 3 Aaron squares

    Sheyo
    15 baby hats ; 15 pairs of bootees ; 15 pairs of mittens ; 10 buntings ; 20 bib ; 6 hedgehogs ; 1 teddy ; 1 Easter chick ;

    Bridgetdunstable
    1 square ;

    Gingernutmeg
    50 Innocent Smoothie hats (for Sainsbury's next campaign)

    SylviaD
    5 baby hats ; 2 Teds ; 8 squares ; 1 dinosaur, 1 pig for LH trauma toy challenge ; 4 baby gowns ; 1 cardie ; 3 angel pockets ; 1 adult hats ; 1 boob

    SGT
    3 baby hats ; 3 bunting ; 2 pairs mittens ; 1 pair bootees ; 1 body warmer ; 1 Innocent Smoothie hat ; Mrs Moneypenny's Choirboys' fundraisers 2 hedgehogs ; Chalky's appeal: 1 cardi, 1 pair mittens, 1 pair bootees

    KLF
    1 Innocent Smoothie hat ; 1 'Aaron square' ;

    Pauline
    3 Teddies for Tragedies

    Daphne
    3 Angel pockets ; 1 cardi ; 3 jumpers ; 2 pairs of bootees ; 4 hats ; 1 large blanket ; Chalky's appeal: 1 cardi

    Maytaurus
    9 squares ; 11 baby hats ; 8 blankets ; 7 pairs bootees ; 5 pair of mittens ; 6 baby cardies
    4 buntings ; 2 bib ; 16 Aaron squares ; 1 dog sweater ; 1 dog blanket ; Chalky's appeal: 2 baby hats ; Mrs Moneypenny's Choirboys' fundraisers 1 chicken , 1 rabbit

    Zippitty
    1 animal blanket ; 3 squares ; 2 Innocent Smoothie hats

    Seakay
    16 squares ; 16 Innocent Smoothie hats

    Heldun
    4 baby hats ; 3 buntings ; 3 baby blankets ; 3 cardi ; 3 pair mittens ; 3 bootees

    Shelbell
    4 baby hats ; 1 Innocent Smoothie hat ; 1 square ; 1 hooded wrap (well done for perservering with it!) ; 1 blanket ; 2 cardies ; 2 pairs of booties ; 2 pairs of mittens

    Lorri
    6 baby hats ; 6 cardies ; 9 pairs of bootees ; 3 pairs of mittens ; 2 chicks

    L C Wilson
    32 squares ; 27 baby hats ; 4 pairs of booties ; 1 angel wrap (listed under 'angel pockets') 5 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 208 'Aaron squares' ; 4 baby gowns ; 19 buntings ; 1 teddy ; 4 boobs ; 1 blanket

    RedheadMum
    6 baby hats ; 3 squares ;

    Hellbells45
    4 squares ; 6 Aaron squares ; 1 angel pocket ; 1 8” square ; 2 square jumpers

    Worleite
    7 baby hats ; 1 bunting

    Nikki2002-2008
    46 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 2 pairs of bootees ; 3 'Aaron squares' ; 3 baby blankets

    Nikhita
    2 'Aaron squares' ;

    Aeshna
    8 squares ; 6 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 8 baby buntings ; 3 bibs ; 3 gown ; 10 baby hat

    PurpleTeddyBear
    17 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 4 'Aaron squares' ; 1 Square Jumper for Soweto ; 7 Easter Chicks ; 4 buntings ; 7 baby hats ;

    Our Spanish department (via Chalky)!
    50 Teds for Tragedies

    Roaming in the Gloaming
    2 dog blankets ; 25 baby hats ; 30 IS hats ; 1 jumper ; 8 Buntings ; 1 Baby Blanket ; 2 Boobs ; 1 Trauma Teddy ; 1 Teddy Bag ; 1 Scarf (LH) ; 2 Angel Cribs ; 2 Memory Cache/ Keepsake Bags.

    Psso
    14 baby hats ; 4 baby cardies ; 1 sleeping bag ; 1 baby jumper ; 5 pair of booties ; 10 squares ; 13 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 10 buntings ; 2 angel wraps (listed under angel pockets) ; 1 toddler’s jumper ; 4 hedgehogs

    Linedancerann
    4 Baby Cardies ; 10 baby Hats ; 3 Pair of Mittens ; 1 Pair of Booties ; 7 Innocent Smoothie hats

    Jena
    2 baby blankets ; 1 sleeping bag ; 4 baby hats ; 1 Cardi ; 2 Innocent Smoothie hats ;

    Daffodiltulip
    1 sleeping bag

    SuziQ5
    18 baby hats

    Prfungi
    3 buntings ; 17 baby hats ; 2 baby blankets ; 1 gown ; 1 pr mittens ; 6 boobs

    Only Girl
    8 baby hats ; 2 pr Bootees ; 1 Bodywarmer ; 1 pr Mittens ; 1 Sleeping Bag ; 10 Innocent Smoothie hat ; 1 teddy

    PamsPal
    19 buntings ; 6 gowns ; 13 baby hats ;

    Crumblepie
    23 baby hats ; 3 pr bootees ; 2 buntings ; 2 cardis


    In Search of Me
    3 squares


    Still confirming summary totals - will post later.
    luv
    Pam
    Pam.:hello:
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